Smith decided to forgo his senior season at Alabama in order to enter the 2019 NFL Draft. After a solid showing at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis (Ind.), he heard his name called in the second round by the Vikings.

Since then, Smith has done everything in his power to earn playing time early in his career.

He’s shown up well in practice, and while veteran Kyle Rudolph is expected to be the starter, don’t be surprised if Smith ends up as the No. 3 pass-catching option for Vikings starting quarterback Kirk Cousins: